1877 Emily Joyner House

Emily Joyner, a Civil War widow, purchased this house and lot in 1877 for $125. The original lot was along Jerger Street, about the current location of a cooking shed on the Museum’s grounds. The house itself is an adaptive re-use structure: Ms. Joyner had two slave or servant quarters loaded on logs, and moved to her lot, where the small hallway was built to join the two quarters together.

When the Ewart family purchased the rest of the block in 1893, Emily Joyner refused their initial offer. She finally sold to Ewart in 1895 for the greatly inflated price of $1000. The Ewart family then used this house for the maid’s quarters, and moved the house to its current location at the corner of Jerger and Crawford. Joyner used the proceeds from the sale to build a larger, nicer house at the corner of Dawson and Washington Streets.

The property was purchased by the Flowers family in 1909, and they moved their children’s nanny Matilda King Calloway into the little house. Miss Calloway lived in the cottage until her death in 1948, after which it was used as a guest cottage by the Roberts family.

Things to See & Do:

Blue Star Museums

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

Museum of History Closed for Maintenance

The Thomas County Museum of History will be closed to tours and research August 22-September 3 for annual maintenance. Staff will be onsite during this time. Stay tuned to our social media for ongoing updates on projects, photos from our collections, and updates on upcoming fall events.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Blue Star Museums

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

Museum of History Closed for Maintenance

The Thomas County Museum of History will be closed to tours and research August 22-September 3 for annual maintenance. Staff will be onsite during this time. Stay tuned to our social media for ongoing updates on projects, photos from our collections, and updates on upcoming fall events.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Blue Star Museums

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

Museum of History Closed for Maintenance

The Thomas County Museum of History will be closed to tours and research August 22-September 3 for annual maintenance. Staff will be onsite during this time. Stay tuned to our social media for ongoing updates on projects, photos from our collections, and updates on upcoming fall events.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Blue Star Museums

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

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Blue Star Museums

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to announce their participation in the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Military families will have access to both the Thomas County Museum of History and the Lapham-Patterson House.

This year, more than 2,000 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer.

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Smithsonian Museum Day Live-Museum of History

Visit the Thomas County Museum of History for free on Saturday September 24th! For the third year, the Museum of History will participate in the national celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the United States will provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. Museum Day Live! tickets can be presented in exchange for SELF-GUIDED tours only at the Museum of History .

Open 10am-4pm. Guests interested in a guided tour will be asked to pay the regular admission rates of $8/adult (18+), $3/student (6-17). Under 6, free.

Visit the Lapham-Patterson House for free on Saturday September 24th! For the third year, the Lapham-Patterson House will participate in the national celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the United States will provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. Tours at the Lapham-Patterson House will begin on the hour. Open 10am-4pm. Last tour begins at 4pm.